Healthy Communities

Longform A tarantula at the EMU tarantula lab. Kids and Education

EMU students' tarantula research in Colorado breaks new ground

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
Innovation News Show Love Saturdays founder Gordon "Big" Dooley shows off wares from his business, Husky Life. Entrepreneurship

New weekly holiday pop-up market in Ypsi spotlights diverse local businesses

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, December 6, 2023
Innovation News Katie Russ and Jesse Rubenfeld of Jesse Rubenfeld Illustrations at the November Night Market. Arts and Culture

Ypsi Township resident launches monthly nighttime art markets at township bar

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 6, 2023
Feature Story The former Cheney Elementary School in Ypsilanti Township, possible future home of a community center. Healthy Communities

Voices of Youth: Reworking the Ypsilanti area to better meet young people's needs

Jahshua TreadwellWednesday, November 29, 2023
Innovation News Marquan Jackson at the YCS Clothes Closet in 2018. Healthy Communities

Ypsi-area organizations band together to keep vulnerable residents warm

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 29, 2023
Longform More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October. Healthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

Monique BedfordTuesday, November 28, 2023
Feature Story "Beyond the Mask" by Jah'Niya Treadwell. Arts and Culture

Voices of Youth: Going "Beyond the Mask" of young people's emotions

Jah'Niya TreadwellWednesday, November 22, 2023
Innovation News An "Enlighten U" recording session. Kids and Education

New EMU podcast focuses on student mental health

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 22, 2023
Longform 734 Brewing Company COO and Jones Chance & Co owner Brian Jones-Chance. Entrepreneurship

From charity events to community building, Ypsi's small business owners give back

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 15, 2023
Feature Story "blaring silence" by Lola Khasnabis Upton. Kids and Education

Voices of Youth: Art about the isolating effects of quarantine

Lola Khasnabis UptonWednesday, November 15, 2023
Innovation News Kayia and Candye Hinton at the Hinton Real Estate Offices in downtown Ypsilanti. Community Development

Ypsi real estate agency's blog highlights history, culture of Ypsi area

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 15, 2023
Longform Lisa Gruich's Adult Transitions ESL class at Ypsilanti Township Community Center Kids and Education

Free ESL program grows rapidly after launch in Ypsi Township

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 1, 2023
Innovation News Children fingerpainting at The Collaborative. Kids and Education

Ypsi YMCA collaborative introduces evening and infant child care for EMU students and Ypsi residents

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 25, 2023
Longform Free menstrual products at Eastern Michigan University. Healthy Communities

"A basic human right": Ypsi organizations work to expand free access to menstrual products

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, October 18, 2023
Innovation News Unique Care Connect Special Needs Community Center co-founders Zee Kennedy, Steven Weideman, and Tiana Haygood. Healthy Communities

New Ann Arbor nonprofit offers community center for people with special needs

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, October 18, 2023
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